The Vibes Instant Kava Starter Kit is the easiest way to start drinking kava. You get a 100g pouch of Vibes Instant, a coconut shell, a frother and a wooden spoon. Everything you need, and nothing you don't.
A cup takes under a minute. There's no strainer bag in here, because instant kava doesn't need one. Pick from four varieties, each one a blend of noble cultivars we've put together to feel a certain way.
Ingredients: 100% noble instant kava. That's the whole list.
What's in it
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100g Vibes Instant Kava in the variety you choose. Makes about twenty cups.
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Coconut shell, the traditional vessel, sized for a single serve.
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Frother, for mixing your kava through in seconds.
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Wooden spoon, for measuring and serving.
The Four Varieties
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Rocket (100% Head)
Pure heady energy for focus, creativity, and social sparks.
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Buzzy (75% Head / 25% Body)
Light, energising, and grounded with just enough body calm.
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Happy (25% Head / 75% Body)
Mood-brightening balance with a gentle head lift and warm, body-soothing vibes.
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Chill (100% Body)
Deep calm with fully body-focused relaxation and no heavy crash.
If you haven't had kava before, Buzzy or Happy are the friendliest places to start.
The Effect Spectrum
Rocket
■■■■■■■■■■ Head | 0% Body
Buzzy
■■■■■■■■ Head | ■■ Body
Happy
■■ Head | ■■■■■■■■ Body
Chill
0% Head | ■■■■■■■■■■ Body
Key
■ = Head effects (uplifting, cerebral, energising)
■ = Body effects (grounded, calming, relaxing)
How to make it
- Half fill the shell with cold water.
- Add one level 5g spoon of kava.
- Run the frother through it for fifteen to twenty seconds.
- Drink up. If it's been sitting, swirl it first.
Rinse the shell afterwards and let it air dry. Don't put it in the dishwasher and don't leave it soaking.
Why a shell and not a mug
You can absolutely use a mug. Most people who stick with kava end up using a shell anyway.
It's the traditional vessel, it holds about the right amount for one serve, and the wide shallow shape makes it easy to swirl and finish. It also looks lovely, which counts for something when you're pouring one for a friend who's never tried kava before.
Common questions
Do I need anything else? Just water. That's it.
Can I use the frother for traditional grind? No. Grind has to be kneaded in a strainer bag. A frother won't get anything out of it and you'll end up drinking fibre.
How long does the kava last? About twenty cups, so roughly a month if you're having two or three a week.
Can I just reorder the kava? Yes, we sell the 100g pouch on its own.
Is this a good gift for someone who's never had kava? It's the main reason people buy it. Everything arrives together and the instructions are on the pouch.
Which variety should I pick? Buzzy or Happy to start. Rocket is the liveliest and Chill is the heaviest, so both are easier to appreciate once you've got a feel for the middle.
A few things worth knowing
Kava is a traditional Pacific drink recommended for adults only.
- Don't mix kava with alcohol.
- Don't drive or use machinery after drinking it.
- Start with one cup and see how you feel before having more.
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